HeyRuaHow to say “boar” in Irish
- Irish:
- torc
- English:
- boar, portly man
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “turk” /t̪ˠɔɾˠk/
- Plural:
- toirc (boars)
- Genitive singular:
- toirc, an toirc (e.g. fiacla an toirc, the boar's tusks)
- Genitive plural:
- torc, na dtorc (e.g. tréad torc, a herd of boars)
What does “torc” mean?
“Torc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boar
- A wild pig, or a male pig kept for breeding.Also: wild boar, hog, male pig.
1 other meaning: portly man
- 2portly man
- A stout, well-fed person, or a man of substance (figurative use).Also: corpulent person, man of substance.
“Torc” with the article
The plural of boar in Irish is toirc. Here is torc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Torc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using torc, the Irish word for boar.
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Boar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boar?
The Irish for boar is torc (pronounced “turk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toirc. Depending on context it can also mean portly man.
How do you pronounce torc in Irish?
Torc is said like “turk” (IPA /t̪ˠɔɾˠk/).
What is the plural of boar in Irish?
The plural of torc is toirc; with the article, na toirc means “the boars”. The genitive plural is torc, as in tréad torc (a herd of boars).
Does torc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Torc can mean boar or portly man, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does torc change to thorc or dtorc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) torc becomes mo thorc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtorc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between torc and collach?
Both can mean a boar, but collach usually refers to a domestic boar used for breeding, while torc often suggests a wild boar, as in torc allta.
Does torc mean necklace in Irish?
A separate word torc means a torque or neck-ring, but this entry covers torc meaning boar.
